CA State Fair Cannabis Awards

Omar Figueroa

Omar Figueroa
Principal Attorney, Law Offices of Omar Figueroa

Omar Figueroa is a legendary lawyer with more than 22 years of experience in California practicing cannabis law.  He has published a series of books documenting the evolution of cannabis laws and regulations in the Golden State.  In addition to being a cannabis lawyer, Omar is also a judge of fine cannabis, and helped develop a curriculum to train cannabis sommeliers, known as Ganjiers, as well as to develop a Systematic Assessment Protocol to ascertain quality akin to a wine sommelier.

Get to know Omar

Q: What excites you about cannabis being added to the annual competitions at the California State Fair?

A: California is known for its world-renowned cannabis, which will be showcased along with other ultrapremium goods produced in the Golden State.

Q: What do you think makes the California cannabis landscape/industry unique?

A: California’s cannabis culture is the oldest in the United States, and our genetics and know-how are second to none.

Q: What’s ONE thing you wish more people knew about cannabis?

A: Not all cannabis makes one sleepy; some varietals actually infuse one with energy, creativity, and a sense of well-being.

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